The Learning Immersion and Talent Development programs accelerate student learning through a rigorous curriculum focused on the strengths of each child. Each school’s staff is committed to teaching students to use real-world problem solving and higher-order thinking skills to prepare them for the 21st century.

In Learning Immersion (K-2), students are challenged to reach their fullest potential. Student learning is accelerated through an intense program that focuses on Gardner’s multiple intelligences and project-based instruction.

During second grade, students are evaluated for entrance into the Talent Development (TD) program. The TD magnet school provides a full-day concentrated program appropriate for identified gifted students in grades 3-5. Students who do not qualify by grade 3 may remain in the schools, continuing in the Learning Immersion program.

Special Features of Learning Immersion

Serves K-2 students

Develops critical and creative thinking skills

Uses seminar instruction

Provides choices for learning based upon multiple intelligences research for primary students

Introduces William and Mary social studies curriculum in grade 2

As part of the Learning Immersion program, second grade students are provided an additional opportunity to qualify for the TD program through the portfolio process.

Special Features of Learning Immersion/Talent Development

Varied instructional and assessment strategies based upon multiple intelligences research with emphasis upon utilizing technology in an integrated curriculum

Entrance Requirement: Students applying for the TD magnets at grades 3-5 must have Talent Development Certification. If certification is pending, parents are advised to wait until testing is complete before submitting their application. Newly identified Talent Development students will receive through their current school a revised school assignment application to submit after a student is certified as Talent Development.

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employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender,
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to the Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Education.